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OurFamilyWizard alternative

The free OurFamilyWizard alternative — for both parents, with the attorney portal included.

Every OurFamilyWizard workflow — shared calendar, messages, expenses, transfers, incidents, court-ready exports — without the $144/year-per-parent bill or the paid attorney add-on.

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100% free — no credit card, no trial, no paywall
CustodyTrac dashboard — OurFamilyWizard alternative

$0 vs ~$288/yr per household

OFW charges each parent separately. CustodyTrac charges nothing — ever.

Attorney portal included

Read-only, secure access for your attorney or mediator — no third-party fee.

Court-ready by default

Append-only log, timestamped records, one-click PDF exports for every module.

Why families are switching from OurFamilyWizard

OurFamilyWizard was the first mainstream co-parenting tool and it still has real courtroom credibility. But it was built when subscription software was novel, and its pricing hasn't changed with the times: both parents pay every year, and the professional access most attorneys need is a separate add-on.

CustodyTrac was built specifically to answer the question co-parents keep asking on forums and in family-law offices: "Is there a free version of OurFamilyWizard?"Yes — and this is it.

Feature-by-feature: OurFamilyWizard vs CustodyTrac

  • Calendar — both offer color-coded shared custody schedules, swap requests, and change history.
  • Messaging — both include tamper-evident messaging with per-person read receipts and timestamps.
  • Expenses — both split expenses with receipts and reimbursements; CustodyTrac shows a running balance without a paid tier.
  • Transfers — both log pick-ups and drop-offs; CustodyTrac computes on-time percentage and parenting-time totals automatically.
  • Court exports — OFW gates full PDF case reports behind add-ons; CustodyTrac includes unlimited exports.
  • Attorney access — OFW charges professionals per family; CustodyTrac's attorney/mediator portal is included and free.
  • Pricing — OFW ~$144/parent/yr; CustodyTrac $0 for everyone, forever.

What about court-recommendation and case-law history?

OurFamilyWizard's reputation with judges is real, and it's often ordered by courts by name — usually because it's the app the judge has heard of. That doesn't mean the underlying record is more admissible than a well-designed alternative.

CustodyTrac's records use the same evidentiary building blocks: append-only entries, server-side timestamps, verifiable metadata, and export formats attorneys can authenticate. If a judge specifically orders OFW in your case, follow the order — otherwise, an equivalent free tool is entirely reasonable.

What you get

  • Free for both parents — no per-parent yearly fee.
  • Every module included: calendar, messages, expenses, transfers, incidents.
  • Attorney / mediator portal included at no extra cost.
  • One-click court-ready PDF exports, unlimited.
  • Append-only audit log with server timestamps.
  • Works even if only one parent has signed up.
  • iPhone, Android, desktop web — with offline support.
  • No credit card required, no trial timer, no upsell.

Everything included, free

Custody Calendar

Shared, color-coded, always synced.

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Messages

Per-person read receipts, permanent record.

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Transfer Log

Timestamped exchange check-ins.

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Expenses

Splits, reimbursements, running balance.

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Legal Reports

One-click court-ready PDFs.

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Attorney Portal

Free, read-only access for your attorney.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CustodyTrac a full replacement for OurFamilyWizard?
Yes. CustodyTrac covers every core OurFamilyWizard workflow — shared custody calendar, messaging with read receipts, expense sharing, transfer/exchange logging, incident reports, and one-click court-ready PDF exports — with an included attorney/mediator portal. Both parents use it free forever.
How much does OurFamilyWizard cost vs CustodyTrac?
OurFamilyWizard is roughly $99–$144 per parent per year, plus per-professional fees for attorney access. CustodyTrac is $0 for both parents, $0 for attorneys, and $0 for court exports — no trial and no premium tier.
Are CustodyTrac records court-admissible like OFW's?
CustodyTrac keeps an append-only audit log with server-side timestamps, participant IDs, and cryptographic record IDs. Exports include the full metadata attorneys need to authenticate the record. Admissibility ultimately depends on your jurisdiction and judge, but the underlying record is built to the same evidentiary standard.
Can I import my OurFamilyWizard data?
You can start a fresh CustodyTrac record any time — most families do this at the start of a new school year, custody agreement, or court date. If you need historical OFW data preserved, export it from OFW first (they allow this on paid accounts) and store the PDF alongside your CustodyTrac record.
Will my co-parent be willing to switch?
Money is usually the deciding factor: CustodyTrac saves each household $100–$300/year. If your co-parent won't switch, you can still use CustodyTrac solo — your side of the record is timestamped and defensible on its own.
Does CustodyTrac offer an attorney or mediator portal?
Yes — a free read-only attorney/mediator portal is included for every family. Attorneys don't pay per-family fees or subscriptions to access your record.

Free for both parents. Forever.

Every CustodyTrac feature is available at no cost. No paywalls, no upsells, no locked reports.

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